Thread: DE Question

Originally Posted by gandrw

Here you go but you have to ask me before you buy anything they have just in case I have my Eye on it.

Razor Emporium, A gentleman’s source for his vintage shaving needs

Will do!

The finish looks pretty good to me. Looks better than mine actually. Enjoy your Slim.

Hi,

+1 on on Arrowheads suggestion.

Mr Dave Glynn of safetyrazors.co.uk does a good job (I have a couple of his re-plated razors, both gold and nickel)

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Not a token at all.

Please help us to grow this area with as much information as you possess. Straight Razor Place was actually the first wetshaving site on the internet, I believe and all information about shaving which includes, DE's, Soaps, AS, brushes and all else is very welcome.

Thanks!!!

Lynn

Originally Posted by De Layne

Hi there,

Yeah, you're right about there not being all that much about DE razors here. The DE forum part is a fairly recent invention, and is a sorta token thing......heh.

You have a slim, which is a well respected razor and a favorite of many. It's also a very common piece and available for a decent price. Unless this razor's an heirloom or something, I wouldn't suggest it as a candidate for replating. That process would be reserved for a more unusual type in most cases.

You'll find slims ranging from $20 in good condition to maybe $40-50 in excellent shape with all black numbers. Oh, for your slim to be made in 1973, there would have to be a 'T' underneath the head. That's the letter for 1973, and I can't recall ever seeing a slim with that late of a date. Could it maybe be an 'I'? That would make it 1963.

Directions for taking one apart may be difficult to find. I know there's instructions for doing that with a fatboy, which is the previous model before the slim. No idea if that would work on your piece. You can search over at the Badger and Blade site to find that info. There's also some info on various members who do DE replating and pics of the results.

Hope that helps,

Martin

Originally Posted by Lynn

Not a token at all.

Please help us to grow this area with as much information as you possess. Straight Razor Place was actually the first wetshaving site on the internet, I believe and all information about shaving which includes, DE's, Soaps, AS, brushes and all else is very welcome.

Thanks!!!

Lynn

I agree with what Lynn said. I think all information on shaving is welcome. I that thats what makes this forum great is the vast amount of information that can be found here and the wonderful people as well we have here to help.

Richard

I have just cleaned up a 20's DE razor and found under the grime small splits in the handle ends. Can these be soldered? Or Brazed? Or is it worth it at all?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Lynn

Not a token at all.

Please help us to grow this area with as much information as you possess. Straight Razor Place was actually the first wetshaving site on the internet, I believe and all information about shaving which includes, DE's, Soaps, AS, brushes and all else is very welcome.

Thanks!!!

Lynn

Hi there Lynn,

I was being a bit sarcastic about the limited DE info and interest. Believe me, I much prefer the situation now as opposed to a couple years ago. At least now there's a separate place in the forum to post things, and it's been sorta funny at times reading those. Seems like a bunch of members use a DE on occasion...many with very good results. I never woulda figured that to be the case, but sure as heck.

I'd be glad to help more with questions about the DE thing. Unfortunately I've never used a straight, so I'm unable to compare the two. Having used many(30-40)DE razors over a three year period did give me some insight that may be valuable to someone. I do respond to forum questions sometimes, but could do more.

Now, to anyone who's never used a DE razor: There is a TON of subtle tweaks to be made with the razor and blade combo. There's an amazing number of various combos to choose from, and it's all trial and error. You gotta try em yourself.......can't go by other peoples experiences. Not all razors shave the same, and not all blades cut equally. Plus, and this is a killer, blades can perform differently in different razors. Nice huh?

Now, I'm talking about being able to have a very close and comfortable shave with no red marks or irritation at all. None. I'm talking about a shave where you can't feel the blade as the razor whisks effortlessly over your face......shaving by sound. That's possible with a DE, but it can take a while.

If you're just looking for something to provide a good but not great shave, then buy only 1 DE razor and only 1-2 different blades. You'll most likely never end up getting great results, but good is still ok. It just ain't great, and there's a big difference between the two. Finding a favorite combo isn't easy and takes motivation.

Ok, guess that'll do it for now,

Martin

Originally Posted by De Layne

Hi there,
You'll find slims ranging from $20 in good condition to maybe $40-50 in excellent shape with all black numbers. Oh, for your slim to be made in 1973, there would have to be a 'T' underneath the head. That's the letter for 1973, and I can't recall ever seeing a slim with that late of a date. Could it maybe be an 'I'? That would make it 1963.
Martin

Just took the time to look at the bottom of the razor and you are right it's an "I"on one side and a 4 on the other. So it's a forth quarter 1963 right?

I know that replating is completely unnecessary on this razor. I would just like to know how to disassemble them and also see if I can find a deal on one that needs replating in the future I would want to talk to a jeweler about replating costs and also know I can do the disassembly prep and reassembly before I search for and buy another one.

Originally Posted by gandrw

Just took the time to look at the bottom of the razor and you are right it's an "I"on one side and a 4 on the other. So it's a forth quarter 1963 right?

I know that replating is completely unnecessary on this razor. I would just like to know how to disassemble them and also see if I can find a deal on one that needs replating in the future I would want to talk to a jeweler about replating costs and also know I can do the disassembly prep and reassembly before I search for and buy another one.

Yes, That is correct 1963 I and 4th quarter

I have a 1966 and a 1961 slim

Richard

Originally Posted by gandrw

Just took the time to look at the bottom of the razor and you are right it's an "I"on one side and a 4 on the other. So it's a forth quarter 1963 right?

I know that replating is completely unnecessary on this razor. I would just like to know how to disassemble them and also see if I can find a deal on one that needs replating in the future I would want to talk to a jeweler about replating costs and also know I can do the disassembly prep and reassembly before I search for and buy another one.

Ok, I have a good project razor for you. It's a fatboy in pretty good shape, with the doors opening smoothly and the blade gap lining up fine. The problem it has is the adjustment dial spins freely, and won't adjust at all. I believe I'd read about a fix for that at the other shaving forum I mentioned earlier.

You can try fixing it, and then replating it if you're successful. I'll send that out on the house if it interests you. Let me know by PM if you like.

Martin